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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
3
A long fragment honors a prominent statesman, detailing his thirty year career, political influence, and public role. The piece lists figures, events, and institutions with dense, era-tinged language, reflecting on leadership, party ties, and public perception.
A New York inventor James M. O Kelley proposes a cremation method using an elliptical silk Navohi balloon with three winged fins. The casket inside dissolves the body with acid, gas vents, and a rising balloon ascends to 3,000 feet then is consumed, with a funeral party watching from below as the rope is severed and the body ascends.
After a March 15 ballot pull yielded no result, the ree publican caucus adjourned and a joint conference discussed changing rules to permit nominations by a majority vote. No decision was reached. Ballot figures showed Thompson 27, Rosewater 22, Mettle John 20, Hinshaw and Currie 7, Harlan 4, Crounse 2, Martin 2, Kinkaid 3.
A Nebraska senate bill seeks repeal of the statute creating a state board of transportation. The proposal appears as part of broader legislative action, with details on the board’s duties and authority to be amended or removed if the bill passes. The historical text also discusses medical claims about catarrh remedies and their alleged local effects.
A garbled 1920s style ad fragment markets a new drink named GRATS-O or Gualn-O, claiming it replaces tea or coffee for children. It touts pure ingredients, coffee like taste, and lower cost, with several typos and unclear sourcing.
Rumors circulated that Illinois Central plans to obtain control of Wisconsin Central, with reports suggesting a figure or agreement in play to gain influence over the Wisconsin railroad. No official confirmation was provided in the piece.
Nellie Littlefinger, claimed as the smallest woman in the world, has died in Kendallville Indiana. The report notes her unique stature generated public interest and she was a familiar figure in regional attention during her lifetime.
Three men identified as Gelertooh and two others surrendered to a posse of 400 in Farmington Michigan after a ten hour standoff. No resistance was offered during the lengthy confrontation.
Premier Chaney Greenway of Machidla outlines farming policies and praised crops amid a broad discussion on wheat and cereal adaptability. The piece highlights debates on agriculture support, rural development, and the role of government in boosting yields, with mentions of farming figures and regional initiatives.
General Gomes said he would not accept the presidents of Cuba. The report notes a British expansion including 128,500 regulars and 40,000 volunteers, with timing and minor garbled text surrounding the announcement.
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